Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Fellow

Save the Children

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you're creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

Save the Children's Policy, Advocacy, and Campaigns- Government Relations department (PAC-GR) leads on developing evidence-based policy recommendations and targeted advocacy and campaign strategies for children most impacted by inequality and discrimination. We work with political leadership and other duty-bearers to drive change in U.S. foreign policy, as well as relevant regional and international policies and practices that empower children and families around the world.

The Role

As the Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Fellow, you'll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. You will support the policy and advocacy work of the PAC-GR Humanitarian Advocacy Team (HAT). You will have a U.S. foreign policy focus and will provide critical support to the team's advocacy by tracking, analyzing, and contributing to the creation of advocacy products and execution of advocacy activities related to the needs of children affected by conflict and disaster.

This funded fellowship is available for the summer of 2025 through a partnership with the University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and Save the Children.

Location

Hybrid - Washington DC

What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

*not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change

• Contribute to information gathering, research, and analysis in relation to U.S. government foreign policy processes and advocacy opportunities related to children affected by conflict and disaster.

• Assist in conducting research on priorities and demonstrated interests of key decision-makers and influencers, such as U.S. government actors, including the Administration and Congress, private sector actors, and peer organizations.

• Research and write content for background briefs, talking points, fact sheets, policy briefs, and communications materials, including social media content, in furtherance of Save the Children's humanitarian policy and advocacy objectives.

• Assist in preparation and execution of strategic events, including internal and external facing workshops and meetings, as related to Save the Children's humanitarian policy and advocacy priorities.

• Attend both internal and external meetings and events and assist in notetaking and follow up of action points.

• Contribute to Save the Children's thought leadership on children affected by conflict and disaster through strategic research efforts and policy analysis on specific policy questions as needed.

Required qualifications for the role

• Must be actively enrolled in University of Michigan Master program
• Possess strong written skills, solid interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team
• Highly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task within deadlines
• Able to handle confidential and proprietary information appropriately and with discretion
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite

• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
• Currently eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred qualifications for the role

• Demonstrated interest, experience, and/or academic training in humanitarian policy and practice;

• Basic understanding of the U.S. government's humanitarian assistance policy frameworks, structures, and processes;

• Knowledge and understanding of key issues and current trends in humanitarian policy and practice.

What's In It for You

• Structured learning and development program
• Meaningful work under the direct supervision of an experienced Save the Children staff member
• Highly collaborative and innovative teams
• Networking program with managers across the organization
• Flexible schedule
• A family friendly work environment
• The knowledge that the work you are supporting is changing the lives of children all around the world

Hours: maximum 35 hours per week

About Us

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to applicantsupport@savechildren.org.